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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1954
Page
10
The Preston Citizen urges immediate subscription renewals to secure a free 640 page Modern Family Cook Book by Meta Given. The offer includes over 1100 recipes, a seasonal menu planner, and tips to preserve vitamins, with the $7.95 value available for $3 or $3.50 outside the local area.
W W J Hynes of Boise, special Union Pacific representative, announced that the railroad will pay Idaho state, county and city taxes for 1954 totaling 3,162,186.50 dollars. Of this amount about two thirds funds school maintenance within the state and the remainder supports construction and maintenance projects.
The piece recalls a golden wedding with Mrs Lewis admired for her flowers and steady presence. It notes Mrs Hilda Olsen of Weston as a regular visitor and part of the household since her mother’s death, with family members including a Lyon and four bande.
The article describes a festive hot tea punch called Brisk Tea Purich as an economical glamorous drink for teens and adults. It suggests making it early, warming as needed, and using brisk tea to ensure full flavor for Santa, stockings, trains, and general Christmas hospitality.
The article outlines a school Christmas party for West Side High with an exchange of gifts, an assembly by the freshman class, a floor show at 10 p.m., and a snow queen coronation. Colleen Bingham, Brent Winward, Kerma Nevenswander, and Terrel Gunnell lead the evening’s entertainment.
West Side built and kept the lead early in the first quarter and through the game. McKay led with 16 points, Tingey scored 15, and Wakely added 10 for Soda Springs.
Franklin County Farm Bureau officials urge the secretary to allow their sugar company to sell 180000 bags and permit expanding beet acres to meet demand. They cite beets grown on 6300 to 6500 acres and note frost damage last spring. They argue the sugar act aims to preserve welfare of consumers and producers and request intercession to avoid forcing a company out of business.
Continued notes from page D King Co describe the building opening at 3 p m and promote the motto Come to Preston Shop and Save During Christmas Dollar Saving Days. The schedule allows any unfinished shopping this Friday and Saturday to be completed on weeknights next week until 8 o clock.
Six cent Christmas seals fund the National Tuberculosis Association to support medical research and the production of educational materials through state efforts.
Five men faced charges described as having too many pheasants in their possession. The outcome shows a $300 fine paid under protest, with the court noting fault but allowing payment.
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